English–Japanese

“founding” in Japanese

Japanese

Also創業 (sōgyō)

Pronunciation

Romajisōritsu

Example

学校の創立は1950年です。gak kō no sō ritsu wa 1950 nen de su

The school was founded in 1950.

Illustration for 創立 (founding)

How to say “founding” in Japanese

“Founding” in Japanese is 創立 (sōritsu).

Refers to the act of establishing an organization, school, or other institution for the first time.

Full entry for 創立: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 創立

本校は創立以来、地域との交流を大切にしています。hon kō wa sō ritsu i rai chi iki to no kō ryū o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su

Since its founding, this school has valued its ties with the local community.

Tips for using 創立

  • Japanese institutions often use 創立 (sōritsu) in formal names for anniversary events that mark their founding year.

Other Japanese words for “founding”

この会社の創業は1980年です。ko no gai sha no sō gyō wa 1980 nen de su

This company's founding was in 1980.

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